Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $30,640 track close to the $31,705 national median for Psychology, General programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
An earnings multiple of 4.2x means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition, but not by a dramatic margin. Returns are positive but modest.
Some AI exposure exists in Psychology, General's typical career paths, with 49% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 5% gap from the optimistic case.
Median debt of $18,775 represents roughly 7 months of the $30,640 starting salary — a manageable burden by most borrower standards.
Ranked #771 of 926 Psychology, General programs, Ave Maria University falls below the median. Stronger options exist, though cost and location may compensate.
Earnings grow from $30,640 to $41,989 over five years — a 37% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.